Explore Diverse Career Paths in Psychology

CAREERS in PSYCHOLOGY Presented by: Jalisa Bass

Content Current Career Role Why I Chose Psychology Psychology Careers and Subfields Tips Challenges

Title: Community Educator Fields: Public Health and Psychology Position: Part Time (Temporarily Virtual) 4-6 hrs/month Title: Research Data Analyst Fields: Data and Psychological Research Position: Full Time Remote, 40 hrs/week 3/1/20XX

Achieving the Dream (ATD) Achieving the Dream is a nonprofit organization made of a network of over 300 colleges. Purpose: Aid student growth and advancement by addressing inequities within education. Functions: Identify areas of student needs Create framework and targeted programming based on data evidence to address needs Apply in practice with collaborating colleges to strengthen student outcomes in real time 4

Example of ATD Programming: Trident Technical College, SC Joined Achieving the Dream network in 2007 Transitioned to 7 week terms instead of 15 week semesters, earning Leader College Award in 2012 Average Outcomes: Success rates increased 12% Withdrawal rates decreased 6% Graduation rates increased 8% 5

Gateway to College (GTC) Target: Students who are no longer enrolled in school or are severely off track to graduation Functions: Work directly with students, faculty, and advisors to reenroll students until their completion Create academic and career goal timelines to map completion of diploma Free enrollment in dual credit college courses to earn credits while finishing diploma Outcomes: On average, students earn 20 college credits by their high school graduation Celebrated over 10,000 successfully recovered graduates Received $20 million donation from Mackenzie Scott

What do I do at ATD? Research Data Analysis

Data Analyst Collects, processes, analyzes, and presents data for usage Research Data Analyst Uses the data to investigate specific questions, discuss the implications, and propose next steps based on data findings

Achieving the Dream: Research Data Analyst Job Description: Design a research project Narrow database sets using Excel, SQL, and/or Python Conduct analysis using qualitative analysis software (NVivo or Dedoose) Present findings in a way that makes sense and advises what next steps should look like

Positives vs. Negatives Independent/remote work abilities Length of projects vary due to difficulties Creativity and critical thinking Self-driven work can be challenging Collaboration with field experts 3/1/20XX 10

DATA ANALYST SALARIES Average Wage: $15-18/hr Salary= $29-35K Internship Average Wage: $24-36/hr Salary= $46-69K Entry Level Average Wage: $45-44/hr Salary= $86-105K Sr. Level

My Journey Accepted into program where I was able to conduct independent research and develop a written thesis and presentation with the opportunity to present at multiple schools. Completed a 3-step interview process to receive salaried job offer to work remotely as a research data analyst at ATD. I took a dual credit psychology class in high school, sparking my interest in the field. Introduction to Psych Research Internship Employment Undergraduate Experience Graduation Minored in psychology for the first 2 years, switched to psychology major during 3rd year after working on various projects as a research assistant in a psychology lab. Continued paid research internship until I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology w/ minor in Biological Sciences. 3/1/20XX 12

Information Technology (IT) Business Counseling Healthcare Management Social Work

BUSINESS Marketing Analyst/Coordinator Analyze economic and consumer data to determine how to communicate messaging, projected revenue, and other marketing decisions. Entry Level: $42-54K Mid Level: $50-65K Sr. Level: $64-88K Organizational Consultant Develop strategies to address performance, productivity, and conflict issues. Entry Level: $45-60K Mid Level: $65-83K Sr. Level: $88-105 Talent Specialist Work directly with managers and consultants to successfully recruit, assess, and retain employees. Entry Level: $40-50K Mid Level: $62-80K Sr. Level: $85-115K

COUNSELING Career Counselor Evaluate client abilities and interests to develop various opportunity paths. Responsible for assisting with skill development and professional presentation of resume, CV, and cover. Average Salary: $40-55K Substance Abuse Counselor Responsible for providing support, behavioral evaluations, and developing treatment/recovery plans with individual or group therapy patients. Average Salary: $36-48K

HEALTHCARE Clinical Research Assistant Assist scientists in conducting clinical trials studies by identifying subjects, collecting data and evaluating the results. Entry Level: $45-65K Mid Level: $60-85K Sr. Level: $83-108K Mental Health Technician Work directly with psychiatrists to admit patients, lead therapeutic activities, administer prescriptions, and evaluate vital signs and behavioral patterns. Average Salary: $40-55K

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Data Analyst Collects, processes, analyzes, and presents data for usage. Entry Level: $46-69K Mid Level: $70-85K Sr. Level: $86-105K Design Specialist Create optimal experiences and digital products using consumer data to promote company enhancement. Entry Level: $35-48K Mid Level: $55-64K Sr. Level: $65-90K

MANAGEMENT Human Resources Plan, direct, and coordinate administrative functions within talent, training, employee, and payroll departments. Entry Level: $40-52K Mid Level: $50-66K Sr. Level: $65-88K Project Management Responsible for day to day oversight of financing, scheduling, resourcing, and assessing ongoing projects. Entry Level: $40-55K Mid Level: $56-88K Sr. Level: $85-118K

SOCIAL WORK Community Educator Conducts outreach and engagement working with target populations in order to implement and promote programming and messaging. Average Salary: $40-62K Service Coordinator Managing client cases by creating personalized care plans to provide service needs including medical assistance, home care, program enrollment, substance abuse, and more. Entry Level: $37-42K Mid Level: $48-65K Sr. Level: $88-120K

Psych Specialties Clinical Psychology: assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders Cognitive Psychology: study of how people think, learn, and remember events Developmental Psychology: study of how people change and grow over time Forensic Psychology: provide evaluation and support to children and mentally incompetent defendants suspects in legal and criminal cases Health Psychology: studies influence of biological, psychological, and social factors in prevention and treatment of illness Neuropsychology: study of cognition and behavioral in relation to the brain and nervous systems Sports Psychology: applies psychological practices to improve performance motivation and overall well-being 3/1/20XX 20

Undergrad job/internships PAID OPPORTUNITIES UNPAID OPPORTUNITIES Summer internships Year-round internships Crisis hotline centers, rehabilitation centers On campus research Shadowing professionals Nonprofit organizations 3/1/20XX 21

TIPS o Pursue all options and interests o Check for elective courses Start gaining experience ASAP Document experiences and skills as you go o Develop meaningful relationships with professors and other staff on campus 3/1/20XX

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